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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.04, 12.44 and 7.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.04, 12.44 and 7.49 is: 10.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.04 : 12.44 = 7.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.04/12.44 = 7.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.04x = 12.44 × 7.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.04x = 93.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93.18/9.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.31

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